Final T's Correction: A DAY AT WORK by Lj.Petrovic

Thursday, April 28, 2005

It is the 28th April, the day between two holidays, 27th the day of non-existent state Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the 29th - Great Friday. It is one of fine days when all people celebrate these days and enjoy travelling, sports events, spring, natural beauties as well as preparing for Easter. In fact, the majority of companies, institutions, schools in Serbia connected these days in a small vacation. It seems we are one of rare institutions that have a workday during the holiday. I am not being fair. I should not mind the Fair of SMEs and entrepreneurs of Kolubara County economy SPREG II. But can you tell me how many institutions, chambers and companies are working today? Evidently, The Regional Chamber of Economy gave its support to the organisation of SPREG. So, today is not a usual day. I am facing a busy day. I am somewhat earlier at the office than usual, before 7,00. After the first coffee, we gather to discuss all details at once, the rules for every team member.We have the following schedule:- Business meeting between delegations from Kraljevo Region and Valjevo Region at11.00- Financial conference "How to finance development of SME s" with participation of representatives from: Serbian Investment and Export Promotion Agency, Agency for Development of SMEs, Guarantee Fund, Serbian Chamber of Commerce, the Ministry of Economy and the banks: Exim, Pro credit, National Bank Saving Bank, Vojvodjanska Bank and USAID-IRD.We expect a great number of participants. Before the meeting, we check materials, information, printed identification cards,...My task is to organise and control the second meeting, that takes place in the music hall. Companies are specially interested in financing, how to establish business, new tax regulations, terms of crediting, condition in business and achievements, the measures of economic policy that the Government intend to adopt. I am hurrying with coallegues to school, at 12,00. The guests are slowly coming, and so are representatives of companies.We strive to ensure all lectures, and meeting of company representatives. It is really a good occasion to put questions and hear new things.The audience is listening to the lectures with great interest, only mobiles of some forgetful owners are interrupting the work. I feel that everything is all right. Lecturing and presentations take place from 01.00 to 2.30 PM. I think the companies are satisfied. All participants, about 90 persons, are going away to the Fair.I am so glad the things have passed quite well. So, I think that next year it would be good for me to enjoy a trip with my family and friends.